Hit and Run in Duval County, Florida
786 cases (2025) · Duval County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
Duval County's hit-and-run outcomes in 2025 were extraordinarily lenient: 65% of cases ended with withheld adjudication—more than double the statewide 32%—meaning defendants were found guilty but avoided conviction records. Only 32% received guilty verdicts. This pattern suggests Duval judges routinely used withhold discretion to avoid formal convictions. Dismissals and diversion were both minimal, yet the court achieved conviction avoidance through judicial withhold decisions rather than prosecutorial discretion.
Penalties were minimal: median jail sentences of 24 days with only 2% receiving prison time. Average sentences reached 188 days, but the median shows most defendants received short jail stints. Probation averaged 807 days, over 2 years of supervision despite light incarceration. Fines averaged $195, modest penalties relative to probation duration.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Hit and Run charge in Duval County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,769 prosecutor decisions on Hit and Run charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 7.6% — below the 13.9% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeAdjudication withheld — 65.3% of 786 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 786 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 421 | 1.2 months |
| State Prison Facility | 47 | 5.0 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Hit and Run sentencing in Duval County.
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Demographics (2025)
Demographic data reflects systemic patterns in the criminal justice system and should not be used to draw conclusions about any racial or ethnic group. Disparities may reflect differences in policing, prosecution, and socioeconomic factors rather than actual crime rates.
| Race | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 389 | 29.8% | 1.3% |
| Black | 319 | 38.9% | 0.3% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 695 | 36.3% | 1.3% | 6.4 months |
| 2024 | 759 | 34.0% | 1.7% | 8.9 months |
| 2025 | 786 | 32.1% | 0.8% | 6.2 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 2,133 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 76 |
| Felony | Second Degree | 18 |
| Felony | First Degree | 13 |
Related Charges in Duval County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 7,130 | 36.9% | 3.3% |
| Drug Possession | 4,899 | 73.9% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4,405 | 22.2% | 0.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 3,441 | 68.9% | 0.3% |
| Battery | 1,878 | 65.2% | 0.6% |
| Resisting Officer | 2,076 | 81.3% | 0.2% |
| Trespassing | 1,795 | 84.4% | 0.4% |
| DUI | 1,415 | 98.1% | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Hit and Run in Duval County?
The guilty rate is 32.1% based on 786 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Hit and Run in Duval County?
Adjudication is withheld in 65.3% of cases (2025). This is a Florida-specific outcome where the court finds guilt but does not formally convict, allowing the defendant to avoid a conviction record under FL Statute 948.01.
What is the average sentence for Hit and Run in Duval County?
The average sentence is 6.2 months, with an average fine of $195 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
13.7% of defendants use a public defender, while 26.1% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Hit and Run in Duval County, Florida (2025). Based on 786 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/hit-and-run/duval
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Duval County. "Guilty" includes all cases where the defendant was found guilty. "Adjudication withheld" is a Florida-specific disposition where guilt is found but the court withholds formal adjudication under FL Statute 948.01. "Dismissed" includes all cases dismissed by the court or prosecution.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 786 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com